Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual page 55

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load*
150 kPa
Up to 90 kg (1.50 kgf/cm
1.50 bar)
150 kPa
90 kg–
(1.50 kgf/cm
maximum
1.50 bar)
125 kPa
Off-road riding (1.25 kgf/cm
1.25 bar)
150 kPa
High speed riding (1.50 kgf/cm
1.50 bar)
Maximum load*
6
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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Front Rear
Because loading has an enormous
150 kPa
impact on the handling, braking,
2 2
, (1.50 kgf/cm ,
performance and safety character-
1.50 bar)
225 kPa istics of your motorcycle, you
2 2
, (2.25 kgf/cm ,
should keep the following precau-
2.25 bar)
tions in mind.
125 kPa
2 2
8 NEVER
, (1.25 kgf/cm ,
1.25 bar)
225 kPa
2 2
, (2.25 kgf/cm ,
2.25 bar)
176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
8 Do not carry along loosely
8 Securely pack the heaviest
OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of
an overloaded motorcycle may
result in tire damage, loss of
control, or severe injury. Make
sure that the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
accessories does not exceed
the specified maximum load
for the vehicle.
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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8 8 Adjust the suspension and tire
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air pressure with regard to the
load.
8 Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
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